Domestic Abuse Therapists in Potomac Falls, VA
Do you struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges that affect the way you relate to yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed as your world has become smaller? Do you wonder what life could be like if you could turn things around so you could expand your world and have meaningful relationships? Do you feel that no one listens or understands you? It shouldn’t be this difficult to live a better life and to be your best self.
Do you struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges that affect the way you relate to yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed as your world has become smaller? Do you wonder what life could be like if you could turn things around so you could expand your world and have meaningful relationships? Do you feel that no one listens or understands you? It shouldn’t be this difficult to live a better life and to be your best self.
Did you know your subconscious mind has a power, which works mysterious ways? And this power is the most natural, most organic and most enjoyable way to get happy, healthy and wealthy. Have you ever wondered if you could use this power to deliberately program yourself for success? .... for healing? ...for changing a bad habit or unwanted behavior? The answer is: Yes, you can! Join me on the "Wonderful You" journey to your subconscious mind your source of health, happiness, and success!
Did you know your subconscious mind has a power, which works mysterious ways? And this power is the most natural, most organic and most enjoyable way to get happy, healthy and wealthy. Have you ever wondered if you could use this power to deliberately program yourself for success? .... for healing? ...for changing a bad habit or unwanted behavior? The answer is: Yes, you can! Join me on the "Wonderful You" journey to your subconscious mind your source of health, happiness, and success!
Seeking therapy is taking steps toward your well-being and can be a difficult and courageous first step. I would like to support that and to assist in empowering you to find your resiliency. I believe we all have resiliency, meaning the power to move forward, adjust, make changes and withstand the difficult times, sometimes we need help finding it within us. I can help with that! I look forward to talking with you.
Seeking therapy is taking steps toward your well-being and can be a difficult and courageous first step. I would like to support that and to assist in empowering you to find your resiliency. I believe we all have resiliency, meaning the power to move forward, adjust, make changes and withstand the difficult times, sometimes we need help finding it within us. I can help with that! I look forward to talking with you.
One thing we can be sure of is that life will take unexpected twists and turns. Along the way we can stray from ourselves, loose our essence, and feel overwhelmed. Through therapy, we can reclaim ourselves and build on our natural intuition.
Growing up in a blended and bilingual household—speaking English and Spanish—I understand how important culture and experiences are in shaping perspective. Clients have shared feelings of relief and comfort knowing that I am knowledgeable of common experiences and aspects that exist within their communities. The therapeutic work can begin without the exhaustive process of explaining everything!
One thing we can be sure of is that life will take unexpected twists and turns. Along the way we can stray from ourselves, loose our essence, and feel overwhelmed. Through therapy, we can reclaim ourselves and build on our natural intuition.
Growing up in a blended and bilingual household—speaking English and Spanish—I understand how important culture and experiences are in shaping perspective. Clients have shared feelings of relief and comfort knowing that I am knowledgeable of common experiences and aspects that exist within their communities. The therapeutic work can begin without the exhaustive process of explaining everything!
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Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I'm Reece Cumbo, a Supervisee in Social Work with 14 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals and families through challenges like mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns.
I hold a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help foster meaningful connections and empower growth. I also integrate narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques into my work.
I'm Reece Cumbo, a Supervisee in Social Work with 14 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals and families through challenges like mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns.
I hold a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help foster meaningful connections and empower growth. I also integrate narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques into my work.
Are you the one everyone counts on—The good child/spouse/parent? The dependable one. The strong one. The one who keeps everything running. From the outside, your life may look stable, responsible, even admirable. You handle things. You show up. You take care of everyone else. But inside, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’ve noticed you’re repeating the same painful patterns in your relationships—the same arguments, the same reactions, the same dynamics that once hurt you—and you find yourself asking, Why do I keep doing this? without knowing how to change it.
Are you the one everyone counts on—The good child/spouse/parent? The dependable one. The strong one. The one who keeps everything running. From the outside, your life may look stable, responsible, even admirable. You handle things. You show up. You take care of everyone else. But inside, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’ve noticed you’re repeating the same painful patterns in your relationships—the same arguments, the same reactions, the same dynamics that once hurt you—and you find yourself asking, Why do I keep doing this? without knowing how to change it.
· Marginalized people who want to increase self-worth, self-esteem, and self-empowerment
· Women of color, indigenous populations, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
· Survivors of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment
· People living with medical conditions, grief and loss, ambiguous loss, and intergenerational trauma
I am a black, queer, cis woman who is passionate about working with the queer and BIPOC community through an intersectional lens to explore, process, and heal trauma.
I am a body neutral, harm reduction-focused, sex positive therapist. I approach therapy from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that creates a trauma-informed, intersectional, and exploratory environment for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and feelings of ambiguous grief and loss.
I am licensed in MD, VA, and DC.
· Marginalized people who want to increase self-worth, self-esteem, and self-empowerment
· Women of color, indigenous populations, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
· Survivors of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment
· People living with medical conditions, grief and loss, ambiguous loss, and intergenerational trauma
I am a black, queer, cis woman who is passionate about working with the queer and BIPOC community through an intersectional lens to explore, process, and heal trauma.
I am a body neutral, harm reduction-focused, sex positive therapist. I approach therapy from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that creates a trauma-informed, intersectional, and exploratory environment for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and feelings of ambiguous grief and loss.
I am licensed in MD, VA, and DC.
Heather E Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Hi — I’m Heather, a trauma therapist based in Alexandria, VA. I’m EMDR-certified and trained in Somatic Experiencing, and I work with adults across Virginia, Maryland, DC, and New Jersey who are ready to stop white-knuckling it and actually get to the root of what’s keeping them stuck.
Therapy with me goes beyond talking about what happened. Using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we work with your nervous system — which is often where trauma, anxiety, and old patterns live — so you can process and move forward without reliving every painful detail. You’ve done enough of that already.
Hi — I’m Heather, a trauma therapist based in Alexandria, VA. I’m EMDR-certified and trained in Somatic Experiencing, and I work with adults across Virginia, Maryland, DC, and New Jersey who are ready to stop white-knuckling it and actually get to the root of what’s keeping them stuck.
Therapy with me goes beyond talking about what happened. Using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we work with your nervous system — which is often where trauma, anxiety, and old patterns live — so you can process and move forward without reliving every painful detail. You’ve done enough of that already.
Welcome to a compassionate and transformative therapeutic journey. I offer a cognitive behavioral modality of therapy that is enriched with a person-centered approach, ensuring that each session is tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to empower you by actively involving you in your own healing process, creating a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard and valued. One of my passions is helping clients understand how previous trauma impacts the brain. With extensive experience working with individuals affected by trauma, I provide invaluable insights and therapeutic techniques to support your healing and recovery.
Welcome to a compassionate and transformative therapeutic journey. I offer a cognitive behavioral modality of therapy that is enriched with a person-centered approach, ensuring that each session is tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to empower you by actively involving you in your own healing process, creating a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard and valued. One of my passions is helping clients understand how previous trauma impacts the brain. With extensive experience working with individuals affected by trauma, I provide invaluable insights and therapeutic techniques to support your healing and recovery.
My primary area of specialty is working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence in both childhood and adulthood, but I have worked with a variety of trauma backgrounds.
I am EMDR trained and IFS Level One Trained and use these as primary along with somatic work and DBT. I believe all these methods are helpful in reducing the impacts of trauma. We will work collaboratively, tailoring our treatment plan to your goals. I love working with my clients and feel honored to be part of this scary, vulnerable, and difficult journey!
My primary area of specialty is working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence in both childhood and adulthood, but I have worked with a variety of trauma backgrounds.
I am EMDR trained and IFS Level One Trained and use these as primary along with somatic work and DBT. I believe all these methods are helpful in reducing the impacts of trauma. We will work collaboratively, tailoring our treatment plan to your goals. I love working with my clients and feel honored to be part of this scary, vulnerable, and difficult journey!
Bella Youssef
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22033
Waitlist for new clients
I will be on maternity leave mid June through October 5, 2026.
Therapy is about finding healing - it is a space for rectifying our past with our present. What happened before with who we are today. When that reconciliation happens, we find healing and begin to walk in freedom. My purpose is to help you do exactly that. And it starts with you feeling seen and known. When you walk into my office, you will find a welcoming, safe, relaxed environment, and, hopefully, you will feel at home. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you navigate how to walk in true authenticity towards who you are meant to be.
I will be on maternity leave mid June through October 5, 2026.
Therapy is about finding healing - it is a space for rectifying our past with our present. What happened before with who we are today. When that reconciliation happens, we find healing and begin to walk in freedom. My purpose is to help you do exactly that. And it starts with you feeling seen and known. When you walk into my office, you will find a welcoming, safe, relaxed environment, and, hopefully, you will feel at home. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you navigate how to walk in true authenticity towards who you are meant to be.
I specialize in high-conflict relationships and emotional abuse recovery, with 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate crisis and long-term change.
Fascinated by all things brain related, I am a BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician. I am passionate about couples work and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I specialize in healing long held emotional wounds, resolving family and relationship issues, as well as teaching you strategies to cope with life's stressors.
I specialize in high-conflict relationships and emotional abuse recovery, with 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate crisis and long-term change.
Fascinated by all things brain related, I am a BCIA Certified Neurofeedback Clinician. I am passionate about couples work and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I specialize in healing long held emotional wounds, resolving family and relationship issues, as well as teaching you strategies to cope with life's stressors.
She has a special interest in working with adults who suffered childhood abuse and neglect.
I am a certified hypnotherapist,certified in Quitsmart smoking cessation,and a master practitioner of Neurolinguistuc programming. I have special skills in working with trauma,inner pain,and original pain work. Group therapy program offered to grow beyond childhood wounds and limitations to reclaim hidden and underdeveloped parts of the self.
She has a special interest in working with adults who suffered childhood abuse and neglect.
I am a certified hypnotherapist,certified in Quitsmart smoking cessation,and a master practitioner of Neurolinguistuc programming. I have special skills in working with trauma,inner pain,and original pain work. Group therapy program offered to grow beyond childhood wounds and limitations to reclaim hidden and underdeveloped parts of the self.
For those carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or the wounds of narcissistic abuse, your resilience reflects a quiet strength deserving of compassion and respect.
You deserve to live a life rooted in balance, purpose, and fulfillment. The pace and pressures of our society can make it difficult to navigate life with intention and clarity. Therapy creates space to honor your experiences, remain present with yourself, and move thoughtfully toward what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other obstacles to well-being, psychotherapy can support you in rediscovering your natural capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.
For those carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or the wounds of narcissistic abuse, your resilience reflects a quiet strength deserving of compassion and respect.
You deserve to live a life rooted in balance, purpose, and fulfillment. The pace and pressures of our society can make it difficult to navigate life with intention and clarity. Therapy creates space to honor your experiences, remain present with yourself, and move thoughtfully toward what lies ahead. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other obstacles to well-being, psychotherapy can support you in rediscovering your natural capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.
Ellie Mental Health Manassas - Keira Cale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide both individual and group therapy, and I'm most experienced with trauma recovery, with a particular emphasis on survivors of domestic violence.
My expertise and focus includes working with those who have experienced trauma in all forms. I have worked with individuals that have experienced PTSD, complex trauma, abuse and neglect. I have a special focus on working with victims of domestic violence, either ongoing or recovering.
I take most commercial insurances and Medicaid plans.
I provide both individual and group therapy, and I'm most experienced with trauma recovery, with a particular emphasis on survivors of domestic violence.
My expertise and focus includes working with those who have experienced trauma in all forms. I have worked with individuals that have experienced PTSD, complex trauma, abuse and neglect. I have a special focus on working with victims of domestic violence, either ongoing or recovering.
I take most commercial insurances and Medicaid plans.
My practice encompasses all core mental health issues, with specialized expertise in supporting the military population, addressing addiction, healing with domestic violence, and working with survivors of child abuse.
In our first session, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space where I'll listen closely to understanding your concerns, goals, and experiences. We'll begin exploring your strengths and discuss how working together can support your journey toward health.
My practice encompasses all core mental health issues, with specialized expertise in supporting the military population, addressing addiction, healing with domestic violence, and working with survivors of child abuse.
In our first session, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space where I'll listen closely to understanding your concerns, goals, and experiences. We'll begin exploring your strengths and discuss how working together can support your journey toward health.
Coercive control and narcissistic abuse rewire how you see yourself, until your own judgment feels unreliable.
Together we rebuild trust in your own perception, untangle the patterns you keep repeating, and move forward with clarity. My work sits where counseling, forensic evaluation, and family mediation meet, so I understand both the inner recovery and the legal terrain survivors often cross. You are not broken. You are patterned, and patterns can change.
Coercive control and narcissistic abuse rewire how you see yourself, until your own judgment feels unreliable.
Together we rebuild trust in your own perception, untangle the patterns you keep repeating, and move forward with clarity. My work sits where counseling, forensic evaluation, and family mediation meet, so I understand both the inner recovery and the legal terrain survivors often cross. You are not broken. You are patterned, and patterns can change.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
My specialties include abuse, sexual assault, and medical and healthcare trauma, and my role is to help you find “aha moments,” flashes of realization that what you already know can change your overall and daily life.
Openings & sliding fee available - Relationships with ourselves, our bodies, and with others may be complex, nuanced, and hard to explain. We may keep parts of us private and avoid invalidation. We may even feel like loving relationships are hard to come by. At times, our minds may be playing familiar tunes: I’m unlovable, I cause problems, I don’t matter, I can’t trust others/myself, or I’m not enough. Even with validation, change may feel elusive. Therapy can lead to hope and sustainable transformation. It can help with changing patterns, boundaries, self-compassion, ending power struggles, trust, and reimagining the future.
My specialties include abuse, sexual assault, and medical and healthcare trauma, and my role is to help you find “aha moments,” flashes of realization that what you already know can change your overall and daily life.
Openings & sliding fee available - Relationships with ourselves, our bodies, and with others may be complex, nuanced, and hard to explain. We may keep parts of us private and avoid invalidation. We may even feel like loving relationships are hard to come by. At times, our minds may be playing familiar tunes: I’m unlovable, I cause problems, I don’t matter, I can’t trust others/myself, or I’m not enough. Even with validation, change may feel elusive. Therapy can lead to hope and sustainable transformation. It can help with changing patterns, boundaries, self-compassion, ending power struggles, trust, and reimagining the future.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.